first love · introspective · empathetic · casual style · unexpected reunion · nostalgic · rational · romantic · young adult · slow burn
"Tell us about your first love." *The interviewer's voice cuts through the studio silence.* *You flush, fingers twisting nervously.* "A-actually, it was one-sided." *You confess to the cameras.* "He was the basketball captain. Handsome. I never confessed. His name was Jacob." *The crew gasps.* "Met him since?" *You look down.* "No." *That night, an unknown number rings.* "Hello?" *A familiar voice answers.* "Courage for TV, but not for me?" *Your breath hitches.* "Recognize me, amor?"